Josh Hines-Allen
DE - Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 12 Outlook
Availability
Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) is listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Hines-Allen is currently going through the NFL's concussion protocols and will be questionable heading into the weekend. It seems more likely than not that he will play, but that isn't something we will know until closer to game time.
Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Hines-Allen missed Wednesday's practice due to a concussion, but he was able to return in a limited fashion on Thursday. It's possible that he will get cleared to play in time for Sunday's game, which would be great news for Jacksonville's defense in a divisional matchup against the Colts.
Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) didn't practice for the Jaguars on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Hines-Allen is currently in the NFL's concussion protocols and didn't practice on Wednesday. The team doesn't know if he will be cleared to play in time for Week 5, and he seems to have a true 50/50 shot of playing in that game. He is the cornerstone of Jacksonville's defense, so his absence would be significant in a divisional matchup against the Colts.
The Jaguars and Josh Allen have agreed to terms on five-year, $150 million contract.
Fantasy Impact
The deal includes $88 million in guaranteed money. The team elected to use the franchise tag on their star pass rusher, but are now able to lock up a key member of their defense for the next five seasons. Allen tallied a franchise record 17.5 sacks last season and will remain one of the best pass rushers heading into the 2024 season.
Josh Allen is expected to receive the franchise tag.
Fantasy Impact
The move would pay Allen $24 million next season. The team is confident that they will be able to get a long term deal done with the star pass-rusher. The 26-year-old logged a career high 17.5 sacks in 2023.